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[idare2bdul]

There is a dividing line between many of the racers that sign up to race and the racers that have seriously prepared and are expecting to be fighting for an A Main podium or a win.

I'm not able to put a max effort into the Checkpoint but will give it a shot. I suspect a lot of racers will be like me, signing up and just trying to enjoy a day of racing.

The real racers are another matter, they are preparing. Saturday I was watching Mill Conroy preparing and practicing. I had to admire his efforts both in on track practicing and in his car prep. Phil was there for much of the day exchanging cars and driving different lanes. Mill was there early and stayed till the drag racers finished their race after midnight. It was a textbook example of doing what it takes to position yourself for a chance at a win.

[chaparrAL]

Mike,

I am going there to WIN!!!

The D Main maybe, but I am going to WIN!

[TSR]

Al,

Over my dead body, I will be King of the D.

[redbackspyder]

Mike, I always remember these words of wisdom " Failing to Prepare sets up preparing to Fail " . After I walled my Jail Door Car Saturday, it was only because I hooked up my controller backwards. I could have just put away a car that was in perfect condition, but ,No, I just had to run a few more laps !!! Call me King of the Idiots, for If I just had put it away, I would have saved hours of time. Unfortunately, those controller gremlins reek havoc when hooked up wrong.

[Tim Neja]

I was there getting a little practice in because I haven't driven the track in a few months!! AND--some of the cars I'll be trying to race haven't seen the track in a few months as well---AND--brand new 1/32 cars I'd NEVER run on the track before. At least I found out with Mill and Phil's help--and a few questions with Keith what gearing works for me on these various cars!! The track was very STUCK Saturday-- and if it's like that next week I'll be adding a little lead to a few spots! Mill's 1/32 car was LOADED with lead!! And he's very fast!! I've got an OLD Nascar and Coupe car that I built a few years ago--and will be running them around too. I DO have an old retro pro--but no fast motors--so that one's questionable! And I HATE the Jaildoor cars--so won't plan on running that class-- but I"m ready for everything else. And I'm not trying to win anything--just enjoy running my toy cars around and staying out of the way of the fastest guys!! Unless I get LUCKY of course!!!

[Zippity]

........it was only because I hooked up my controller backwards........................ Unfortunately, those controller gremlins reek havoc when hooked up wrong.

Sorry to hear that Mill.

Even more reason to mount these onto all drivers platforms

[Mark Wampler]

As little as I make it to BP, all my cars have never seen the tracks there. A reasonably fast motor for the King would be nice. No front BB's here. Make laps and stay out of traffic.

[TSR]

Tim,
The tracks will be cleaned and prepped by the raceway owners on Thursday morning and should not need anything after that the whole weekend.

[S.O. Watt]

Kooool, I'll get laps in on Thursday. My cars have ever seen a real king track or any BPR track for that matter.

May the rust dissolve!

[usadar]

Hi, Tom,

Yesterday at my Cheerio SpeedWay in Tokyo, I met Yoshi HIrose, ex-wing-car racer,who said hello to you.
He is glad to hear you are starting to race D3 as Yoshi is enjoying a lot here.
I am about to leave for LAX now.
Looking forward to seeing you at BPR,

Haruki

[Gator Bob]

Haruki,
Have a safe and smooth filght.
Good luck in the CPC!

[usadar]

Haruki,
Have a safe and smooth filght.
Good luck in the CPC!

Hello Bob,

I had a great fun & experience at the Check Point Cup, now leaving LAX for Tokyo.

Good Racing,

Haruki

[TSR]

Haruki and the Japanese built cars did very well at the Checkpoint and deserve a lot of praise.

[Gator Bob]

Well done and praise to Haruki, the Tokyo D3 contingent, and ALL the racers and officials that attended.

[Mark Wampler]

Oscar's best yet with Haruki power (Kamo San) . Way to go, congrats !

[cookandbottlewasher]

Thank you to all who attended the Checkpoint Cup this year.

It was a great time for all even if you didn't win, but I think we all won with the friendships made, and the feel of peace and excitement in the building.

I will not ever forget you guys are the best. Thanks.

[TSR]

Debbi,
Without you and Jim and your kind efforts, it could not have happened.

[S.O. Watt]

Debbi,
Without you and Jim and your kind efforts, it could not have happened.

Yeah, watt he said!

[Tim Neja]

Best run D3 yet!! More to come---thanks Debbie and Jim--and ALL the D3 organizers---very fun weekend indeed!! I didn't come with the idea of winning anything--just running and having a good time with all the great slot racers--and I had a great time!! Renews my energy for slot racing!! Thanks again!! And congrats to Haruki and all the Tokyo chassis that ran so successfully on the KING track!! Also--congrats to ALL who participated --it was a very good time has by all.
Tim

[awilliam6]

i really look forward to next years race there @ BPR. i was a newbe to retro racing never did a lick on the tracks there. my cars were great it just depends on the motor u get b4 the race. thx debi and jim for a great place to race and pick up parts that some tracks dont have in stock.

[Bryan Warmack]

i really look forward to next years race there @ BPR. i was a newbe to retro racing never did a lick on the tracks there. my cars were great it just depends on the motor u get b4 the race. thx debi and jim for a great place to race and pick up parts that some tracks dont have in stock.

Anthony,
Absolutely fantastic run in F1 for the first time at BPR. So VERY close to the A Main!! Maybe you can make the Western States! Great job!

[The Bugman]

ANTHONY;it was great meeting you this past weekend,even tho you wear a SF Giants hat (LOL,,)
now my hat of the 49ers is acceptable here,,cause this is Angels & Dodgers country,,,

but glad you had a good time racing,look forward to having you race with us ANYTIME,,,
you are now ONE OF THE GUYS AT BPR,,,

[HarV Wallbanger III]

Welcome to BPR Anthony. Did not get much time to speak but please come back to play.

[jimgonsalves]

thanks 2 Terry Schmid 4 pitting 4 me at the C P Cup and setting up my car my first 300 jimibling